Streby Speedway is pleased to welcome Thermotech and JB Sandblasters Inc as new sponsors for 2015.

Located in Monroe at 17197 Tye St SE, Thermotech offers a wide range of services to meet your project needs including powdercoating, thermo plastic coating, and media blasting. You can find them online at www.thermotechcoatings.com or you can contact Zach Brown at 360-863-9035 or by email at zach@thermotechcoatings.com with any questions.

Located in Arlington at 6105 192nd NE Unit 1, JB Sandblasters, Inc. serves King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. Bring them anything that you’d like sandblasted, and they’ll prep it by cleaning it up and sandblasting off all of the soot, dirt and over burn, bringing it down to a completely new metal. That means that you’ll receive a quality product that’s prepped for your specific needs, every time. You can find them online at www.jbsand.com or contact them at 360-435-4477.

If you have any powdercoating or sandblasting needs please support these 2 companies since they support Streby Speedway. If you use them please let them know that you found them through Streby Speedway.

We are doing away with the fast, and medium qualifiers heats. Those drivers will now race in two mixed heats. We will still be running a slow qualifiers heat only when we have (16) or more racers.

After qualifying, the driver who sets quick time will roll a dice to determine which heat race format we will use for that day.

**With 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15 racers, A dice roll of (1 thru 5) we will run all heats mixed and fully inverted. A dice roll of (6) we will run all mixed heats, everyone will run (1) heat fully inverted, and (1) heat straight up.

**With 16 or more racers, A dice roll of (1 thru 5) we will run (1) slow qualifiers heat fully inverted, and the rest of the heats will be fully inverted mixed heats. A dice roll of (6) we will run all mixed heats (no slow heat), everyone will run (1) heat fully inverted, and (1) heat straight up.

**The only time we will not do a dice roll after qualifying is when we have either (13) or (14) racers. The heats will automatically be, all mixed heats and fully inverted.

We are still looking for sponsors for season ending awards such as trophies or plaques for the Top 10 finishers in Driver Points. Also for Top Rookie finisher of the “Firecracker 40″, and Hard Charger of the “Firecracker 40″.

Also looking for anyone interested in sponsoring the Back Row Challenge for 2015, as our 2014 sponsor Terrell Racing Development will no longer be sponsoring this. We would like to thank TRD for there sponsorship last year, it was greatly appreciated.

We are still currently looking for prizes for our 50/50 Raffle on July 4th, One winner will take home 50% of the pot, then we will Raffle off prizes as well. So far we have recieved a Barbeque Accesories set/Cooler from Strebfest Motorsports. We will accept anything from anybody.

Also Kenzi Thomas is looking into getting some Streby Speedway T-Shirts made up, I believe they will be an event shirt for the Firecracker 40.

Jet Motorsports is pleased to annouce that he has purchased northwest Sprintcar racer George Grahams entire kart operation, that included a 1995 Invader rolling chassis, rolling kart stand, and approximately 20 extra tires and wheels. Jim Streby says this newly purchased kart will be a work in progress that may or may not see the track in 2015. If it is ready before the end of the 2015 season. It would be the 4th kart Jet Motorsports will field, along with his own #5, #3 driven by Riley Hood, and the #75 driven by Sylvia Mastej. This new kart will not be a member of the “Mean 18″, and will be added to the growing “Waiting List”.

On Sunday April 12th, 2015 Streby Speedway will start its 21st season of operation with a playday/tech day open to all kart owners of the “Mean 18″ and our newly formed “Waiting List”. Then one week later on Sunday April 19th will be the season opener of the biggest year in the tracks history, with twelve races on the 2015 schedule (ten points races, and two non point races) highlighted by the first ever 2 day event in the tracks history on July 4th with the 9th Annual “Firecracker 40″ with BBQ Potluck, & Gigantic Fireworks show Presented by RelevantRankings.com, then on July 5th with a non points race. 2015 should have a nice balance with (5) Saturday races (5) Sunday races, and (2) Friday night races. With points races ending on Saturday September 26th with a potluck after the races, and then ending the season with a special format (to be determined) non points race on Saturday October 3rd.

Driver Preview:

2014 track champion Michael Streby of Snohomish is looking to start a new streak, and will be defending his 19th track championship aboard his #7S emmick. The “Fonz” leads the all-time list in every major category A-Main wins (23), Heat Race wins (27), and Quick Time Awards (25).

Bellingham’s Kenzi Thomas found victory lane twice in 2014, and will have her sights set on improving one spot in the standings to become the 2015 track champion. Thomas had an amazing (14) Heat Race wins in (18) attempts in 2014. She will be driving the Land Shark Racing #98K with help from RPM Race Co..

Harry Schaler of Burlington found himself on the podium three times in 2014, but did not find victory lane. He will be looking for win number two at the famous bull ring in 2015. Schaler greatly improved his qualifying in 2014 which led to much better results. Harry showed he is a threat to win the championship in 2015 aboard his #82 machine.

Racing Background/Accomplishments: 25 Time Canadian National Champion, with over 100 career feature wins (all in his head).

“Slammin Scotty” will again be teaming up with TRD Motorsports in 2015, But mainly in a owners role as he is still rehabing a shoulder injury from the 2013 season. Hopefully his fans will see him race a couple of times in 2015.

Racing Background/Accomplishments: 6 years in racing the 5hp class at Streby Speedway, was the Rookie of the year in 2010. Won the 2013 “Firecracker 40″.

Riley finished 12th in the Driver Standings in 2014, with (1) A-Main Top 5, (1) A-Main Hard Charger awards, (2) B-Main Wins, and (3) Heat Race Wins to move up to a tie for 6th with his kart owner Jim Streby on the all-time list with (13 total).

The “Wild Child” tore his ACL playing basketball, and is rehabing the injury with the hope of making it out for the Season Opener on April 19th. He will once again be driving for Jet Motorsports in 2015.

The 2014 Season Highlights DVD is a (2) Disc set that includes all Nine Races at Streby Speedway highlighted by the 8th Annual “Firecracker 40″ (which includes Qualifying, all the races, and the Spectacular Grand Finale of the Enormous Fireworks Show). It also has a 25 Minute Slide Show set to a great soundtrack that documents the entire 2014 Season.

Produced By: Strebfest Entertainment

There are (2) Options if you would like to purchase a DVD:

Option (1) – $10 includes the 2014 Season Highlights DVD

Option (2) – $20 includes the 2014 Season Highlights DVD + (24) 50/50 Raffle Tickets. (12) Tickets for the Drawing on July 4th, & (12) Tickets for the Drawing at Season Championships. That’s (10) FREE Tickets only available to those who purchase this DVD. *You do not need to be present to win.

To purchase a DVD just E-Mail Strebfest Entertainment at strebfest@hotmail.com or Text them at 425-223-2037, You will receive confirmation that your order was received and can discuss payment & shipping options.

We will be expanding the Mean 16 to the Mean 18. We are basing this off of all kart owners who raced in 2014. The following are the members who are allowed to compete at all races at Streby Speedway in 2015:

#1 Murdoch Motorsports / TRD

#3 Jet Motorsports

#4 TK Motorsports

#4h Handly Motorsports

#5 Jet Motorsports

#7s Michael Streby

#8h Ed Harris

#11 Ground Chuck Racing

#17 TNT Motorsports

#22 JJ Doerner

#35 Terrell Racing Development

#39 Strebfest Motorsports

#42h Handly Motorsports

#44 One-Time Motorsports

#71 – Strebfest/Hull Motorsports

#82 – Haulin Harry Racing

#91 – Strebfest Motorsports

#98k – Landshark Racing

Any other person wanting to race at Streby Speedway in 2015 must have a legal kart and must be invited. (You can’t show up unannounced.)

So far only #75 Sylvia Mastej, #20 Jessica Dubeau, and #78 Joe Constance are on our waiting list to be invited since both karts have run in the past, but did not make a race in 2014. (As of 1/16/15 we have added Craig Thornton to the waiting list as well.)

All Mean 18 members must make at least 25% of point races run in 2015 to maintain active status for 2016, failure to make at least 25% of the races ran may result in the loss of their Mean 18 member status for 2016.

Donations

We would appreciate all Mean 18 members to make a suggested minimum donation of $50 to track owner Jim Streby to help pay expenses and keep the track open. This is less than $5 per race! You pay $40 for less than 20 laps in a race day at most other places.

Anybody who would like to sponsor or donate trophies or stickers for individual races and/or season point championship please contact Matt Streby.

We will be having 2 50/50 drawings (on July 4th and Sept 26th) and are looking for other prizes to be donated to be raffled off in addition to the 50/50 prize. (Some examples include T-Shirts, Gift Certificates, Parts, Tools, etc.) We will put a list on our website and include a link back to whatever the donor wants.

Our July 4th Firework Extravaganza is being sponsored by RelevantRankings.com, but we would appreciate if others would contribute by either donating fireworks or cash to help the show. (A lot of time, money, and effort goes into putting on this awesome free show!)

Format

Main event laps will vary and include some of 25 laps, 30, laps, 35 laps, and 40 laps.

Heat race lineups might be different based on a dice roll for inversions and for some races we may do away with the fast, medium, and slow heats in favor of all mixed heats.

We are going to try and run the show faster this year especially during the heat races. This means it is your responsibility to have your kart in race-ready condition at all times including when you first arrive to the track. If you know you need some help prior to the start of the race day then you should pre-arrange a time to come early and get the work done before our scheduled pit meeting.

Tech / Rules Enforcement

Remember we have a BOX STOCK engine rule – this means you are not allowed to alter your motor including the carburetor in any way!

We will be doing random techs throughout the season on everyone, but if we suspect you have altered something then you WILL be teched.

Any driver who finishes in the top 3 in A-Mains 3 times may be subject to having motor torn down to be inspected. If we do tear down this must be done before the next race.

If you are illegal you must either make it legal before you can race again or you may be allowed to run with a restrictor plate.

Staff Help

We are looking for some help on race days with the following positions: flagman, back-straight flagman/cone-man, scorers, videographer, and photographer. In the past everyone has filled in where they could, but if anyone knows someone who wants to do any of these duties full-time we would gladly accept their help.

Streby Speedway is a private for-fun track. We reserve the right to allow or disallow any person from the property.

Streby Speedway reserves the right to change or modify rules and format at any time we deem necessary.

All racers and pit crew must sign a liability waiver before being allowed on the track.

Streby Speedway does not provide insurance of any kind. You race at your own risk.

No person under the age of 18 will be allowed to race or be in the pit area during races. (Unless OK’d by track owner)

If Streby Speedway Officials believe there is any excessive intentional contact from any racer during a race, then that driver will be DQ’d and will be given last place points.

If there is any excessive or intentional contact AFTER the checkered flag or any fighting, physical contact, or abusive language in the pits or on the track that racer will lose all points from that event and may be suspended for any length of time officials feel is necessary.

Membership

Streby Speedway limits our group of karts to a maximum of 18, which is also known as the Mean 18. The following are the current members:

#1 Murdoch Motorsports / TRD

#3 Jet Motorsports

#4 TK Motorsports

#4h Handly Motorsports

#5 Jet Motorsports

#7s Michael Streby

#8h Ed Harris

#11 Ground Chuck Racing

#17 TNT Motorsports

#22 JJ Doerner

#35 Terrell Racing Development

#39 Strebfest Motorsports

#42h Handy Motorsports

#44 One-Time Motorsports

#71 Strebfest/Hull Motorsports

#82 Haulin Harry Racing

#91 Strebfest Motorsports

#98k Landshark Racing

Waiting list (Those who are not members of the Mean 18, but who are allowed to race if one of the Mean 18 karts is not able to make a race)

#20 Jessica Dubeau

#78 Joe Constance

#? Craig Thornton

#75 Sylvia Mastej

Anybody on the waiting list must contact Matt Streby – strebfest@hotmail.com to see if there is an opening to race.

All Mean 18 members must make at least 25% of point races run in 2015 to maintain active status for 2016, failure to make at least 25% of the races ran may result in the loss of their Mean 18 member status for 2016.

We would appreciate all Mean 18 members to make a suggested minimum donation of $50 to track owner Jim Streby to help pay expenses and keep the track open. This is not a requirement.

As a common courtesy any Mean 18 members that know they will not be able to attend the next race need to contact Matt Streby as soon as possible so we can attempt to fill that spot with someone on the waiting list. If you continually miss races without letting us know in advance – you may lose your status in the Mean 18.

Each kart owner may also have one other driver run their kart. If so one driver will be declared the primary driver and one will be declared as the secondary driver. The secondary drivers can’t advance any further than a B-Main and this might also affect which main event each driver races in since they cannot both be in the same main or heat race.

Tech / Rules Enforcement

We reserve the right to do random techs at anytime, for anyone, and for any reason.

Any driver who finishes in the top 3 in A-Mains 3 times may be subject to having motor torn down to be inspected. If we do tear down this must be done before the next race.

If you are illegal you will forfeit all points for that race day. You also must either make it legal before you can race again or you may be allowed to run with a restrictor plate.

Everyone will have to weigh 350 lbs w/ kart and driver before racing. (Except for rookie secondary drivers.) Once you make weight you will draw your qualifying pill. Top 3 in A-Main will also weigh in after main with a 5 pound variance allowed.

We will sometimes allow a grace period for new racers to get their kart legal.

Go Kart must be a racing chassis with nerf bars / bumpers on all four sides. Rear bumper must extend to outer edge of both rear tires and be safely secured to kart. (No fun karts, roll cages, 2-Seaters, etc. allowed)

Kart and Driver together will weigh a minimum of 350 pounds.

If you need to bolt on weight it must be securely fastened to the chassis so that it will not fall off.